5α-reductase-IN-1 is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme 5α-reductase. This compound is primarily employed in research studies to investigate its potential efficacy in treating patterned alopecia. It is commonly used in combination with minoxidil, a well-known treatment for hair loss.
Aldose reductase-IN-6 (Compound 3) is a competitive inhibitor of aldose reductase (AR), possessing an IC50 of 3.164 μM and a Ki of 0.018 μM. Notably, Aldose reductase-IN-6 demonstrates no cytotoxicity toward normal cells [1].